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Submission + - Best Example of Good Open Source Code?

Submitted by

Anonymous Coward

on Thursday December 07, 2006 @11:55PM

Anonymous Coward writes: "As a burgeoning software developer, I regularly use GPL'd software. Occasionally, I even take a peek at the code. But looking at the source code for firefox or thunderbird, I'm left wondering what a software developer who wishes to support open source does in his spare time. Learning such a complex code base would take a big commitment for even the simplest patches. I'm interested in knowing which piece(s) of software with an open source license have a model for good development. What applications stand out for good design and coding practices, as well as easily read and maintained source code? If open source produces better code (and I think it does), what are the best examples of good code? (and perhaps some examples of the worst as well)"

Submission + - Firefly MMOG

Submitted by

Barny

on Thursday December 07, 2006 @09:14PM

Barny writes: "Multiverse, makers of an upcoming customizable mmog engine, have secured the rights to produce an online saga in the firefly universe.
First reported by Wired News,I think we can all admit to the same feelings summed up by Tim Absath.

Man I hope they don't butcher this.
"

Journal Journal: The Wii and ST:TNG 5

Journal by Shadow Wrought on Thursday December 07, 2006 @08:31PM

Remember phaser practice on the holodeck? All the dots circling the room and you had to shoot the correct color? Yeah, I wonder how long until there's a game like that on the Wii.

Submission + - HP Pays $14.5M to Make Civil Charges Disappear

Submitted by

theodp

on Thursday December 07, 2006 @08:29PM

theodp writes: "The California Attorney General's Office negotiated a $14.5 million payoff from HP as part of a settlement that calls for the state not to pursue civil charges related to the now infamous spy scandal against the company and its current or former officers or directors (felony criminal charges against five individuals still remain). HP also agreed to maintain the watchdog positions of chief ethics officer and chief privacy officer for five years."

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